Tubulate sponge

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Tubulate sponge

Agelas tubulata

Lehnert & van Soest, 1996

Code

164845

Name

Tubulate sponge

Summary

Massive smooth tubulate sponge with rounded top. Grows in clusters, tube walls may be fused. Greyish brown to orange or pink. The broad rims of the opening typically lighter.

To be confused with

Brown tube sponge, Agelas conifera.

Characteristics

Size: High up to 50 cm.
Color: Greyish brown to orange or pink.
Shape: Tubular with rounded top. Thick walls.
Consistency: Tough.

Habitat environment and ecology

Usually below 15 meters.

Author

Floris Bennema, april 2016

Literature

- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2002). Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p. 420). Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.
- The Sponge Guide. S. Zea, Henkel, T.P., and Pawlik, J.R. 2014.